Joe Byrne, Old Knockmay Rd, Portlaoise, Laois died peacefully at home on 17 July, after a brief illness.

Boyd took the stand at his trial on Thursday, telling a jury how he picked up a knife and "begged" the man he'd been drinking ...

The 53-year-old former park ranger was unanimously convicted of murdering Valerie French Kilroy (41) at their home in Kilbree ...

Wayne Rooney has honoured his pledge following Norway’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals by rowing down the Hudson River ...

Argentina captain Lionel Messi says it is “crazy” to be preparing to face Spain star Lamine Yamal in the World Cup final ...

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a blaze at a Laois beauty spot today, after the remains of a barbecue were left smouldering ...

Adam Farrell, aka Tierney (18) of Shangan Garden, Ballymun, pleaded guilty to assaulting an unknown person with intent to ...

At a sentencing hearing at Naas Circuit Criminal Court on Friday, Murphy, who had kept his head bowed in court, showed no ...

Harvest of Health, has been announced by Healthy Laois and Laois Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) in collaboration with ...

Following unconvincing bonus-point wins over Australia and Japan, Andy Farrell’s side were bidding to complete a clean sweep ...

A WOMAN was before Portlaoise District Court last week accused of stabbing a man with a peeling knife. Christine Moore (40), ...

Lucas Herbert and Sam Burns both equalled the lowest score in a men’s major by shooting 62 in an incredible half-hour in the ...